EV Charging Costs in New Hampshire
At 26.79¢/kWh, New Hampshire is 47% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 43 cheapest out of 51.
State rate locked at 26.8¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
YOU SAVE$1,097/year
In New Hampshire, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,486.
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire (you) | 26.79¢ | $71.30 | #43 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $63.74 | #40 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $63.82 | #41 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $65.63 | #42 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $72.10 | #44 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $74.44 | #45 |
What the rate means for you
New Hampshire's residential electricity rate of 26.79¢/kWh is 47% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $71.30 per month in charging costs, or $855.61 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,097 per year.
At $0.067 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in New Hampshire costs 56% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,486 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $20.09 in New Hampshire. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $6.03 to $8.04.
Frequently asked
At New Hampshire's average residential rate of 26.79¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $20.09. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $71.30.